Bridge & Highway Engineer Trainee

NYS Department of Transportation; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

NYS Department of Transportation in New York is offering an Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer role under NY HELPS. The 24-month traineeship advances to Assistant Engineer, with potential early promotion after FE success.

Work includes bridge and highway design, layouts, and field inspections, with possible travel as needed. Open to candidates with a relevant engineering degree or FE plus experience, and authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology, or FE exam with one year of qualifying experience.
• Regard for highway/bridge design and related documentation requirements.
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or check designs for bridges and structural components.
• Prepare and/or check layouts for entire bridge structures.
• Assist in field inspection of project sites or existing bridges and structures.
• Prepare and/or assist in highway or Bridge Design Documentation and Plans.

Skills

Bridge design knowledge

Structural design

Field inspection

Transportation engineering basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

NYS Department of Transportation in New York is offering an Engineer Trainee/Assistant Engineer role under NY HELPS. The 24-month traineeship advances to Assistant Engineer, with potential early promotion after FE success.

Work includes bridge and highway design, layouts, and field inspections, with possible travel as needed. Open to candidates with a relevant engineering degree or FE plus experience, and authorized to work in the U.S.